INJ price falls below $29 as Bitoro launches on Injective Protocol

Injective (INJ) price has erased almost all the gains it had made in the last two days after dropping below $29.

Interestingly, the drop, which break a month-long rally, comes amidst a positive development for the Injective ecosystem after Bitoro, decentralized perpetual futures trading protocol, announced its deployment on Injective.

Bitoro launches on Injective Protocol

Bitoro today announced it was launching to Injective protocol adding to the number of blockchain networks where the perpetual futures trading protocol is currently available.

Besides Injective, Bitoro will also available on Avalanche, Optimism, Mantle, Base, and Arbitrum.

Injective, a decentralized blockchain focused on Web3 financial solutions, provides robust infrastructure supporting low-cost, instant trading.

The integration aims to leverage Injective’s capabilities, including institutional gateways and on-chain perpetuals for Real World Assets (RWAs).

Brian Purcell, founder and CEO of Bitoro, highlighted the significance of this move, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to expanding decentralized trading solutions.

This strategic partnership not only enhances Bitoro’s trading offerings but also extends its market presence to include Injective’s De-Fi-centered ecosystem. The collaboration underscores both platforms’ dedication to advancing blockchain-based financial services and increasing accessibility for users seeking innovative trading solutions.

INJ price erases gains despite the positive developments

While the deployment of Bitoro on Injective was met with positive sentiment, as evidenced by social media posts and industry feedback, the INJ token decided to act opposite.

Despite the optimistic developments surrounding Bitoro’s integration, the native token of Injective Protocol, INJ, experienced a notable decline in price, dipping by 8.52% to $28.43 at press time.

This drop, which has caught a majority of traders by surprise, follows a short-lived surge to $32.65 on June 12. Also, according to an earlier report, the price of INJ had become more stable as long-term holders weakened downside pressure.

In addition to the sudden plunge, the token’s market cap and 24-hour trading volume have also dropped significantly. At press time, the market cap had dropped by about 7% to $2.7 billion while the 24-hour trading volume had dropped by about 31% to $242,819,261, indicating active trading activity but also suggesting profit-taking behaviors among investors

The price volatility despite the positive news of Bitoro launching on Injective can be attributed to broader market conditions, profit-taking, and investor sentiment.

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